San Francisco 49ers kicker David Akers has quit Twitter after receiving an apparent death threat, according to report in the Sacramento Bee.Akers, who has struggled making field goals (25-of35 attempts) this season, re-tweeted a message on Wednesday that read, “@RIP_FreeLaddin YOU F----OT IF YOU MISS ONE MORE FIELD GOAL YOU ABOUT TO GET YOUR ENTIRE LIFE ENDED.” Akers reportedly de-activated his account soon after.Akers, a six-time Pwo Bowl kicker and two-time All-Pro, has struggled making field goals (25-of-35 attempts) this season in his second season with the 49ers. In 2011, Akers set the NFL record for total field goals made with 44.This is the third incident involving 49ers players and Twitter. Suspended running back Brandon Jacobs is serving a three-game suspension for getting into an argument with fans on the social media platform. Also, kick returner Kyle Williams received death threats following his mistake-filled performance in last season’s NFC Championship Game.

That's a stupid reply. Imagine if Akers has a wife and kids or whatever, you think they enjoy seeing that?

Moron, I didn't say death threats on twitter are fun...I'm saying they're not legitimate death threats since they happen all the time and no one really acts on them. Your reply is even stupider, if he doesn't want people to him sending him public messages then he can close his f'ing stupid twitter account then.

Moron, I didn't say death threats on twitter are fun...I'm saying they're not legitimate death threats since they happen all the time and no one really acts on them. Your reply is even stupider, if he doesn't want people to him sending him public messages then he can close his f'ing stupid twitter account then.

Actually you are the one with the dumb reply. You call in a threat to a place and see what happens to you. Stop while your ahead. Your making yourself look really silly.

The other dude was right. It is a stupid comment. Let's make it all a non-story until something actually does happen...oops.

The guy making the threat probably has a warrant out there somewhere, hope they find him.

I'm sure professional athletes have enough resources to protect themselves and their families from angry internet trolls without us having to cry on their behalf. It's a non-story to me, David Akers AND his family will be fine. If every athlete is gonna cry about getting threatened on twitter then they should all just close their stupid twitter accounts and stop giving regular Joe's a public platform that exposes them to threats and criticism. Justin Bieber probably gets about 5 million death threats every day, but we don't hear about them do we?

Moron, I didn't say death threats on twitter are fun...I'm saying they're not legitimate death threats since they happen all the time and no one really acts on them. Your reply is even stupider, if he doesn't want people to him sending him public messages then he can close his f'ing stupid twitter account then.

Thing is, no one knows if they're legit or not. It can't just be written off as nothing, because it may in fact be something. He's a high profile athlete with a family and a nice bank account. Ignoring a threat would be the dumbest thing he could do. Some fans take this game VERY seriously, to the point where a threat may not be just a threat at all.

Thing is, no one knows if they're legit or not. It can't just be written off as nothing, because it may in fact be something. He's a high profile athlete with a family and a nice bank account. Ignoring a threat would be the dumbest thing he could do. Some fans take this game VERY seriously, to the point where a threat may not be just a threat at all.

If someone wants to harm these players, they wouldn't have to make a threat, they would just do it. I'm not saying players shouldn't protect themselves and their families, that goes without saying for any public figure with a nice bank account. I'm just saying that publicizing those threats is antiquated and is actually the wrong way to go about it. If you're a high profile player and you receive a death threat, you're better off just informing the authorities and keep it on the down low.

Thing is, no one knows if they're legit or not. It can't just be written off as nothing, because it may in fact be something. He's a high profile athlete with a family and a nice bank account. Ignoring a threat would be the dumbest thing he could do. Some fans take this game VERY seriously, to the point where a threat may not be just a threat at all.

This guy gets it.You never know who's on the other end of the threat.It could be some psycho gambling addict who just lost his life savings cause Akers missed a kick lol.

I wish I was a member here when Westbrook took a knee at the 1 yard line.I remember people were on the radio threatening him and saying there kids can't have Christmas cause they lost there Fantasy Football bull****.

I wish I was a member here when Westbrook took a knee at the 1 yard line.I remember people were on the radio threatening him and saying there kids can't have Christmas cause they lost there Fantasy Football bull****.

Moron, I didn't say death threats on twitter are fun...I'm saying they're not legitimate death threats since they happen all the time and no one really acts on them. Your reply is even stupider, if he doesn't want people to him sending him public messages then he can close his f'ing stupid twitter account then.

You should be careful who you talk to in this manner. To answer your question, I just might take is serious.

No doubt.

The internet isn't as safe and secure as some think. There's people out there who could absolutely find out who you are and where you live.

And you better hope that those with the knowledge to do so aren't psycho.

Besides, just because it's the internet shouldn't be an excuse to be a fa#%ot a-hole. Why can't people just be decent? Society is getting pathetic, mainly because some people act like constant immature and stupid behavior is totally acceptable.

The internet isn't as safe and secure as some think. There's people out there who could absolutely find out who you are and where you live.

And you better hope that those with the knowledge to do so aren't psycho.

Besides, just because it's the internet shouldn't be an excuse to be a fa#%ot a-hole. Why can't people just be decent? Society is getting pathetic, mainly because some people act like constant immature and stupid behavior is totally acceptable.

That's exactly why I took it absolutely seriously when some ahole used information they pieced together here to find out personal information (mine and my wife's name and our address) and posted our names.

I wish I was a member here when Westbrook took a knee at the 1 yard line.I remember people were on the radio threatening him and saying there kids can't have Christmas cause they lost there Fantasy Football bull****.

People too stupid to take responsibility for their own stupid actions. Maybe you shouldn't have bet your kids Christmas money on fantasy football.

I hope they track down the moron who made the threat. You can never know when these kinds of things are serious or not and this BS of being able to say whatever stupid thing you want to someone just because you're on the interwebs needs to stop.

Moron, I didn't say death threats on twitter are fun...I'm saying they're not legitimate death threats since they happen all the time and no one really acts on them. Your reply is even stupider, if he doesn't want people to him sending him public messages then he can close his f'ing stupid twitter account then.

Speaking from personal experience, their fans make ours look like saints.

yep. Even the media there is quick to dismiss losses as if they don't want to talk about games. Unlike our media where we have several radio shows which just focus on all the negativity. Guarantee you tomorrow on the news, they'll have a 2 minute re-cap of the 49ers loss, then devote 30 seconds to the Raiders loss, and then move onto something positive..